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BOARD OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, January 12, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
We hereby acknowledge that we are on the territory of the Okanagan First
People.
2.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the agenda be adopted.
3.
PRESENTATIONS BY SCHOOLS AND/OR STUDENTS
4.
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
4.1
University of Victoria 2015 Distinguished Education Alumni Award
Superintendent Hyer will introduce Anne Tenning, Principal of District
Aboriginal Programs, and the recipient of the University of Victoria 2015
Distinguished Education Alumni Award. The award is presented to an
individual who demonstrates distinguished service in education.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the minutes of the regular and inaugural meetings held on December 12,
2014 be approved.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETINGS
The following items were discussed at the closed meeting held on December
12, 2014:
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Received a staffing report for both teaching and CUPE staff;
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Received information on a legal matter;
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Approved a property matter;
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Approved a personnel contract.
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8.
CORRESPONDENCE
8.1
Correspondence Requiring Action
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City of Penticton
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A letter from the City of Penticton extending an invitation for
representation from the school district to participate on the City's
2014-2016 committees, in particular, for the Heritage and
Museum Committee (term of reference attached for this
committee). The City is also seeking membership at large for
other committees and the terms of reference for all committees
can be found at www.penticton.ca/EN/main/city/committeesboards.html. (Attachment)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Trustee _________ will represent the school district on the
City of Penticton Heritage and Museum Committee.
8.2
Correspondence to the Board of Education
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2014-12-19 From Artstarts
Letter from Artstarts enclosing a cheque in the amount of $8,110
from the Artists in Education program
8.3
Correspondence Copied to the Board of Education
a
BCSTA to Minister of Education
President Teresa Rezansoff, BCSTA, to Minister of Education
regarding concerns with government's decision on funding adult
upgraders
b
SD27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) to Ministers of Education and Finance
Requesting that the excluded and exempt staff compensation
freeze be withdrawn
c
SD73 (Kamloops/Thompson) to Ministers of Education and
Finance
Requesting that the excluded and exempt staff compensation
freeze be withdrawn to permit boards of education across BC to
return the wage balance to the people dependent upon to lead
the education system
d
SD85 (Vancouver Island North) to Minister of Education
Expressing their board's concern with the current governance
structure of BCPSEA
e
SD78 (Fraser-Cascade) to Ministers of Education and Finance
Regarding the excluded and exempt staff compensation freeze
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SD47 (Powell River) to Ministers of Education and Finance
Requesting that both ministers advocate for an appropriate level
of compensation for its management and administrative staff and
asking that funding guidelines allow boards the flexibility and
freedom in decision-making as to how the compensation will be
distributed
g
SD73 (Kamloops/Thompson) to Public Sector Employers'
Council
In response to the Minister's letter regarding the negative effects
of the school district management compensation freeze and
urging government to reconsider this policy and find a way to
justly compensate the people responsible for the smooth
operation of schools, districts, and administration
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SD52 (Prince Rupert) to Minister of Education
Requesting that the 20% of the September strike savings remain
in school districts
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SD52 (Prince Rupert) to Minister of Education
Expressing support for the five recommendations for the K-12
Education Sector and one recommendation for community
literacy work which were put forth by the Select Standing
Committee of Finance and Government Services
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SD82 (Coast Mountains) to Ministers of Education and Finance
Regarding the management and exempt staff compensation
freeze
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Fraser Valley Branch of BCSTA to Board of Directors of BCSTA
Regarding the selection of deputy chairs and readers for the
BCSTA AGM
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SD62 (Greater Victoria) to Ministry of Finance
Requesting that the Minister of Finance heed the
recommendations for the First Report of the Select Standing
Committee on Finance and Government Services and increase
the funding to K-12 education in the 2015 budget
8.4
Correspondence on Behalf of the Board of Education
a
2014-12-12 to City of Penticton
Extending congratulations to mayor and council on being elected
during the recent local government elections
b
2014-12-12 to District of Summerland
Extending congratulations to mayor and council on being elected
during the recent local government elections
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c
2014-12-12 to Board of Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen
Extending congratulations to chair and directors on being elected
during the recent local government elections
9.
10.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
Field Trips
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The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field trip
requests. (Attachment)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for May 6 to 9, 2015 for 50 KVR Middle School
grade 8 band students to travel to Edmonton, Alberta, for a spring band
tour be approved in principle.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for March 14 to 25, 2015 for approximately 50
students from Penticton Secondary, Princess Margaret Secondary, and
Summerland Secondary Schools to travel to Rome, Florence, the
Riviera, and Paris to experience and learn about those countries and
cultures be given final approval.
10.2
Enrolment
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The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of December
31, 2014. (Attachment)
11.
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
11.1
Financial Report
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The secretary-treasurer will review the financial report to November 30,
2014 provided in the agenda package. (Attachment)
11.2
Policy No. 130 - Board Standing Committees
With the approval of Policy No. 120 - Board of Education Committees
and Liaisons to now include board standing committees, Policy No. 130
- Board Standing Committees should be deleted.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 130 - Board Standing Committees be deleted.
12.
NEW BUSINESS
12.1
Committee/Representative/Trustee Liaison Appointments
Chair Van Alphen will present committee and representative
appointments as well as trustee school liaisons for the period January
2015 to December 2015. (Attachment)
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the committee/representative appointments and trustee school
liaisons for the period January 2015 to December 2015 be confirmed.
12.2
City of Penticton Electrical Rates
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There has been ongoing concern over the past few years of the cost of
electrical rates charged to the school district. We have been notified
through the newspapers that there are three proposed options for
electrical rate increases in 2015. The school district has received no
response to previous comments made to the City regarding previous
rate increases. Would the Board like to set up a meeting with Mayor
and Council to discuss these electrical rates? (Attachment)
12.3
Committees of the Whole Calendar
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Approval is requested for the proposed committee of the whole meeting
dates to June 30, 2015. (Attachment)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the committee of the whole meeting dates to June 30, 2015 be
approved as presented.
13.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
13.1
BCSTA Provincial Council Meeting
The deadline for the BCSTA to receive motions for the February 20/21,
2015 is January 16, 2015. Nominations are currently open for a byelection of an officer to the BCSTA Board of Directors to be elected at
the same provincial council meeting.
13.2
BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch Meeting
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At the BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch meeting held on December
6, discussion was held regarding developing a vision statement for the
branch. In preparation for the February meeting, boards are being
requested to respond to the attached questions by January 31, 2015.
(Attachment)
13.3
BCPSEA AGM21
The 21st Annual General Meeting of the British Columbia Public School
Employers' Association is scheduled for January 30, 2015 at the Hilton
Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond.
13.4
14.
Trustee Comments
INFORMATION ITEMS
14.1
Recognition of Student Success
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends congratulations to the
students and groups for outstanding examples of success as shown on
the attached listing. (Attachment)
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14.2
Date of Next Meeting
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February 2, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Regular Board of Education Meeting,
School Board Office
15.
QUESTION PERIOD
16.
ADJOURNMENT
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the meeting be adjourned.
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2015 – 2016 Terms of Reference
Heritage and Museum Committee
1.
The Committee shall consist of NINE (9) voting members appointed by City Council for a term
ending December 31, 2016.
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One (1) Shatford Centre and Okanagan School of the Arts representative
One (1) Leir House representative
One (1) Penticton Library representative
One (1) Okanagan College representative
One (1) School District 67 representative
One (1) SS Sicamous Society representative
One (1) Penticton Indian Band representative
Two (2) at-large members of the Community on the basis of their knowledge or an interest in
arts and culture that could include, but is not limited to:
o Aboriginal groups
o Students and youth
o Educators, teachers, professors – currently employed or otherwise
o Archivist
o Conservationist
o Business community
2.
The Committee Members shall appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair at the first meeting of each year.
3.
Role of Council Representatives:
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4.
One (1) Representative
Non-Voting Member
Liaison to City Council
A majority of appointed voting members shall constitute a quorum.
5.
The Penticton Museum & Archives Curator/Manager or designate, shall attend committee
meetings to provide operational support to the Committee.
6.
The Corporate Administration Department shall arrange for secretarial services to the
Committee.
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7.
The Committee shall meet on a regular basis but not less than four (4) times per year.
8.
The Committee’s mandate is to make recommendations to the Council on all matters referred
to the Committee, including:
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The Committee undertakes to promote the interests of the Penticton Museum & Archives, SS
Sicamous Society, Shatford Centre and Okanagan School of the Arts, Leir House and other
educational and knowledge-based sectors desiring support, such as the Penticton Library,
Okanagan College and School District 67.
The Committee will provide leadership and/or support to the Penticton Museum & Archives,
SS Sicamous Marine Museum, the Shatford Centre, Leir House and other educational and
knowledge-based sectors desiring leadership and input with respect to:
o Planning and design of exhibits
o Programs and events
o Partnership and collaborative undertakings
o Promotions
o Long-range planning
The Committee will use the City’s Heritage Strategy as its basis for advising City Council and its
boards, agencies, commissions, committees or staff, developers and citizens when reasonable
and objective advice and guidance on heritage issues as needed.
The Committee will respect the existing governance and direction provided to the Penticton
Library, Okanagan College and School District 67 and Penticton Indian Band, and will tap into
their collective insight and expertise to better inform the community’s heritage and
knowledge resources.
The Committee, for each initiative it proposes to execute, research, develop and propose
funding source options for consideration, including, but not limited to, corporate sponsorship,
community partnerships, grants, awards and municipal funding.
Review all requests for assistance from community groups and organizations and recommend
appropriate actions to Council;
Recommend actions which promote increased collaboration and communication between
heritage and knowledge groups;
The Committee undertakes to research, develop and propose a heritage/cultural tourism
initiative or event in line with the City’s vision and for consideration by the City’s Tourism
Committee.
The Committee analyze current capacity, existing utilization, market demand and projected
needs of City-owned heritage and knowledge amenities in accordance with asset
management plans for the City of Penticton, and make recommendations on achieving net
neutrality on City operating budgets.
Although not a design or planning committee (and will not be asked to make decisions
around urban design or urban planning), the Committee will advise on guidelines and
developments that pertain to or affect priority items on the heritage list;
Recommend actions, education and marketing initiatives which promote increased public
awareness and participation in community heritage resources and knowledge;
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9.
Establish sub-committees as deemed necessary to research, develop and propose initiatives to
the Committee concerning heritage and knowledge-based activities.
The committee will not participate in operational matters respecting the City of Penticton.
Disqualification from Office
If an advisory committee member is continuously absent from committee meetings for a period of
four (4) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, unless the absence is because of illness or with the
leave of the committee members, the office of the member is deemed to be vacant and the person
who held the office is disqualified from holding office on any advisory committee of the City of
Penticton for a period of one year.
10.
Should a Closed meeting be held by the Committee, members must keep in confidence, any
information considered in any part of said meeting until such time as the information is released to
the public as lawfully authorized or required. Should the municipality suffer loss or damage due to
contravention of confidentiality, the municipality may recover damages from the person(s) for the loss
or damage.
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Closed Meeting – no meeting or part thereof shall be closed to the public except in
accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter.
11.
The Mayor will sign all correspondence initiated by the Committee on behalf of the City of
Penticton.
12.
For certainty, the rules and procedures of Procedure Bylaw 2004-23 and all amendments
thereto shall be observed as far as may be applicable.
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FIELD TRIP REQUESTS
School Board Meeting – January 12, 2015
1.0
LEVEL 1 – (LOW RISK DAY TRIPS APPROVED AT SCHOOL LEVEL)
2.0
LEVEL 2 - LOW RISK (UP TO 2 NIGHTS IN BC) APPROVED BY PRINCIPAL
3.0
LEVEL 3 – MED/HIGH RISK (2+ NIGHTS IN BC) APPROVED BY SUPERINTENDENT
4.0
LEVEL 4 - TRIPS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL
IN PRINCIPLE / PROCEED WITH PLANNING:
4.1
May 6 – May 9, 2015; KVR Middle; 50 grade 8 band students to travel to
Edmonton, AB, for a spring band tour; Stan Sabourin plus parent chaperones.
Out-of Province travel. Board approval in principle required prior to proceeding
with planning.
FINAL APPROVAL:
4.2
March 14 – 25, 2015; Penticton Secondary, Princess Margaret Secondary and
Summerland Secondary; approximately 50 students to travel to Rome, Florence,
the Riviera and Paris to experience and learn about those countries and cultures.
Lance Zablotney plus chaperones. International travel. Board approved in
principle February 3, 2014. Final Board approval requested.
Don MacIntyre
January 12, 2015
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20200-03
OPR: SECTR
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
Enrollment - December 19, 2014
SCHOOL
HS
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 Ungraded
TOTAL
Headcount
Headcount
SEC.
PENTICTON SECONDARY
314
ELEM.
300
304
0
1233
PRINCESS MARGARET SEC.
115
138
140
122
0
515
SEC
SUMMERLAND SECONDARY
104
107
105
100
0
416
2337
9
18
69
77
0
173
CONNECTed DL 9-12, Sr. Alt & CE
MID.
315
Summary
SKAHA LAKE MIDDLE
KVR MIDDLE
MCNICOLL PARK MIDDLE
SUMMERLAND MIDDLE
CONNECTed DL 6-8 & Jr. Alt
CARMI
COLUMBIA
GIANT'S HEAD
KALEDEN
NARAMATA
PARKWAY
QUEEN'S PARK
TROUT CREEK
UPLANDS
WEST BENCH
WILTSE
CONNECTed DL K-5
TTL
1
2
1
1
22
38
61
21
10
43
34
29
62
16
39
4
24
34
67
15
6
32
37
26
53
15
42
1
25
43
56
14
11
56
32
26
34
14
46
3
31
43
56
15
13
35
36
34
47
11
51
1
26
40
58
19
15
48
28
41
41
17
44
4
17
41
53
14
15
32
30
44
28
22
49
1
8
379
352
360
373
381
346
3
113
136
116
128
131
168
64
76
54
101
3
105
5
109
4
361
432
194
315
12
145
239
351
101
70
246
197
200
265
97
272
15
417
430
466
542
578
614
603
0
5849
MIDDLE
1314
ELEM
2198
5849
TOTAL FTE STUDENTS (including offshore/fee paying students)
ConnectED DL included above
FRENCH IMMERSION
KVR Middle School - Fr Imm
Summerland Middle - Fr. Imm
Penticton Sec. - Fr Imm
SSS - Fr. Imm
TOTAL French Imm
INCLUDED
89
30
ABOVE
82
30
99
28
82
27
63
19
42
19
45
10
66
270
88
232
75
665
1/8/2015
3:39 PM
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) Committee and Liaison Appointments to December 2015 Standing Committees Chair Education Committee of the Whole
Business Committee of the Whole
Bruce Johnson
Bill Bidlake
Other Committees/Appointments BCSTA Provincial Council
BCPSEA Representative Council
Aboriginal Education Planning Council
BC Winter Games 2016 Liaison
Communities for Kids
Curriculum Development Advisory Committee
Community Foundation of the South Okanagan
DPAC Representative
Okanagan Labour Relations Council
Okanagan School of the Arts
Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce
Penticton RCMP Community Advisory Committee
Penticton Secondary School Bursary and Scholarship
Foundation
Pro-d Committee
Pro-d Funding Committee
Summerland Advisory Planning Committee
Summerland Chamber of Commerce
Summerland Child and Youth Committee
Summerland Recreation Committee
Shelley Clarke, Barb Sheppard (alternate)
(elected positions)
Ginny Manning, Julie Planiden (alternate)
(elected positions)
Linda Van Alphen (until signing) and
Shelley Clarke
Bruce Johnson
Shelley Clarke
Ginny Manning
Barb Sheppard
Julie Planiden
Ginny Manning
Shelley Clarke
Bruce Johnson, Barb Sheppard
Ginny Manning
Bruce Johnson
Bill Bidlake
Bill Bidlake
Linda Van Alphen
Julie Planiden
Linda Van Alphen
Julie Planiden
Trustees Schools Bill Bidlake
Shelley Clarke
Bruce Johnson
Ginny Manning
Julie Planiden
Barb Sheppard
Linda Van Alphen
Carmi Elementary, Wiltse Elementary, KVR Middle
Columbia Elementary, Queen’s Park Elementary, Princess Margaret Secondary
ConnectEd, Skaha Lake Middle, Penticton Secondary
Kaleden Elementary, Naramata Elementary, West Bench Elementary
Giant’s Head Elementary, Summerland Middle
Parkway Elementary, Uplands Elementary, McNicoll Park Middle
Trout Creek, Summerland Secondary
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) Board of Education and Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates to June 30, 2015 Board of Education Meetings January 12, 2015
February 2, 2015
March 9, 2015
April 13, 2015
May 11, 2015
June 8, 2015
Business Committee of the Whole Meetings January 27, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
February 24, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
March 31, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
April 28, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
May 26, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Education Committee of the Whole Meetings January 28, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
February 10, 2015; 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Education School Visitation to West Bench Elementary
February 25, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
April 1, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
April 7, 2015; 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Education School Visitation to McNicoll Park Middle School
April 29, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
May 27, 2015; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Note: These regular committee of the whole meeting dates are scheduled for once a month two weeks prior to the Board of Education meetings. January 6, 2015 Ref: U:\SBO‐ST‐Data\SECTR JULY 2014\00100‐00999 Administration\00310 Board of Education Committees\00310‐20 Committees Meeting Dates 2015.docx “Working Together for Student Success”
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Recognition of Student|Success
Student
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
extends congratulations to the following students|groups
for these outstanding examples of success
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67
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DECEMBER 15
Madame Haddow’s Division 6-5
CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
performed A Charlie Brown Christmas
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to audiences including Grade 6 aand 7
English Track and Grade 7 and 8 French
Fre
Immersion students. Bravo to the
young actors who have become
me strong
speakers and readers of French
ch in
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3 short months. Thank you to
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da
Haddow for her work on thiss terrific
ific
production.
What is Success?
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“Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration,
desperation, perspiration and inspiration.”
Author: Evan Esar
DECEMBER
SUCCESS 2014
S UMMERLAND MIDDLE
Success Stories for the Board of Education
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Meet
Meeting
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2015
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Continued...
S
UMMERLAND MIDDLE
Bannermania
On Friday, December 12, SMS students participated in the
annual Bannermania event. Each division presented their
banner after the performance of creative and entertaining
productions. This longstanding tradition is integral to their
pro-active work around building inclusion and community.
Special thanks to Ms. Steves for coordinating this event.
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SU M M E R L A N D M I D
Continued...
DLE
Gym Opening
December 1, the staff re-opened the gym for a special
assembly. The new paint and colours caught many staff and
students by surprise (including Ms. Arcuri). Following a few
recognitions, Mr. Lemire ran the finale of Survivor, and the SMS
Survivor Champions were crowned. Thanks to Mr. Lemire for
the energy and creativity throughout the Survivor challenge!
Survivor Finals
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY
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Parkway’s Breakfast Club was excellent! Thank you to Shelene for all of her hard work!
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The new after school gym club for grade 4 and 5’s met on Thursday and had a super third session!
Thank you Mrs. Silvius!
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PARKWAY ELEMENTARY
Continued...
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Thank you to the paper and juice recycling teams, they did another super job!
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Cheerleading practice went very well. Everyone is very organized and looking and
sounding great! Thanks Ms. Cook!
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Parkway’s Choir performed at Canadian Tire and they really sounded great!! Thank you
Ms. Cole!
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The School Multicultural Club met for a very positive meeting .
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The Senior readers from the Concorde were with Parkway staff and students once again
on Thursday afternoon but this time they brought Santa and Mrs. Claus with them and
presents for all of the children and staff. What a special treat!
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The Christmas concert was a huge success and the students sure sounded great! Thank
you to everyone for coming out to the concert!!! A special thank you to Ms. Cole and
the rest of the staff for all of the work and time that was put into the concert. It
certainly paid off with a great show!
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY
The last day before the holidays is Columbia’s
annual PAC Pancake Breakfast. Many wonderful,
helpful, hard-working parents came bright and early
and turn the gym into Penticton’s finest pancake
house! Feeding a whole school of hungry children
takes thousands of pancakes. The older students help
out their little buddies with cutting and pouring
duties, all while the parent volunteers keep the
yummy pancakes coming. The parent group ends the
pancake day with special pancakes, berries, whipped
cream for the staff. It really is a wonderful tradition
at Columbia School.
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COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY
Continued...
KALEDEN ELEMENTARY
T
he students at Kaleden Elementary spent the first
three weeks of December focusing on the themes of
“Taking Care of Each Other”, “Doing Your Best for a
Better World” and “The Spirit of Giving”. With these themes
in mind, the school came together once again to collect
and donate items to “Kaleden Cares” food donation initiative.
B
eing a school of 100 students, the school set a goal
each week to try to donate 100 food items. They kept
track of the growing food donations and tally in their
foyer and watched the donations grow. Each week the students reached and surpassed their goal feeling a sense of
pride and accomplishment. The Kaleden School students
clearly took their caring December themes to heart!